Names

In Real Life

Look Everyone, It’s The Hero Of Legend: Zelda!

10:30AM October 12, 2011 | Mike Fahey

Why is it called The Legend of Zelda when Link’s the one doing all the work? Just wait until Metroid hears about this; she’ll be pissed. More »


Amazon Names Next Scribblenauts?

7:00AM May 15, 2010 | Stephen Totilo

We already know that the DS sequel to 2009 hit Scribblenauts will not be called Scribblenauts 2. A now-dead link on Amazon suggests it will be called Super Scribblenauts. More »


The Secret Handshake And The Problem With Gaming’s Hidden Code

6:00AM May 13, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

Gamers are always on the hunt for vindication. Some form of acceptance amongst the wider community. Thing is, we’re so busy worrying over whether games are art, or dangerous, that we overlook a potentially larger problem: what we call them. More »


News

Can A Bunch Of Names Sell A Game?

6:20AM August 21, 2009 | Stephen Totilo

You might go to a movie based on the names of the people in its ensemble cast. Recently I was given reason to wonder if we might buy a game based on the roster of the talents behind it. More »


News

Poker Game Kept Gabe Newell From Naming Valve “Gearbox”

3:40AM August 18, 2009 | Stephen Totilo

We know how large rodents helped determine the name of game companies. We now also know that Randy Pitchford vanquished Gabe Newell in a poker match on a riverboat to win the name of the house of Borderlands. More »


How To Name A Video Game Studio — And Get It Right

5:00AM July 4, 2009 | Michael McWhertor

The decision to give something a name, whether that be your struggling rock band, your first dog, your only child, or your game development studio is no simple task. For better or worse, you might be stuck with it. More »